Peon — Pe on, n. [Sp. peon, or Pg. pe?o, one who travels on foot, a foot soldier, a pawn in chess. See {Pawn} in chess.] 1. A foot soldier; a policeman; also, an office attendant; a messenger. [India] [1913 Webster] 2. A day laborer; a servant;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English